The Iowa West Foundation seeks to foster belonging, financial stability, and opportunity by supporting housing for all, education with purpose, and recreation for wellbeing in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, and the southwest Iowa region.
Voices & VisionThis past year, Iowa West & the Council Bluffs Chamber collaborated to gather data and community input to understand Council Bluffs’ growth challenges, and receive feedback on ideas for the path forward. The results were shared at a public event on Oct. 29th, 2025.
Rural SummitView the presentations from the 2025 Rural Summit held in Oakland.
Through thousands of ideas shared in community Imagine Hour listening sessions, four core outcomes emerged to form a picture of vibrant, successful communities.
Grants are available to support events that build community and strengthen connections in Council Bluffs.
The Iowa West Foundation’s strategic visioning is centered by community listening and engagement. View our Imagine Hours Progress Report to learn more.
Learn more about the major projects we’ve funded over the years, through videos, first-hand success stories, interactive links, and more.
Council Bluffs is home to 12 large -scale outdoor art pieces scattered throughout the city and available to the public 24/7. You can hear from the artists who created each piece by downloading the free Otocast app.
Programs & events strengthen neighborhoods, develop leaders, and create opportunities to belong The Iowa West Foundation awarded more than $4.6 million in grants and initiatives that contribute to making Council Bluffs and surrounding communities a desirable place to call home, as community leaders look to retain talent and attract more residents to Pottawattamie County. “Council Bluffs and surrounding communities have a lot to […]
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